Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

For Students 4th - 9th
In the novel "Frightful," a peregrine falcon, has spent most of her life depending on a human and must now learn how to survive in the wild on her own. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 4-9) to pair with "Frightful's Mountain" by...
Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Peregrine Falcon

For Students 9th - 10th
The population of peregrine falcons in North America has dramatically declined, largely due to human pesticide use. Some facts about the bird are provided, along with drawings and photos.
Interactive
National Audubon Society

Audubon Adventures: Hunter & Hunted

For Students 9th - 10th
Beak and talon. Eye and wing. These are the tools of the aerial hunter. Most raptors eat a variety of things, but there are usually a few kinds of prey that a particular raptor is especially equipped to hunt. See if you can match the...
Website
PBS

Pbs: Nature: Raptor Vision Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
Gain 20/7 vision by becoming a raptor in this game! Help the Peregrine falcon find its prey in a river scene and see the difference between your vision and its vision!
Activity
BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Peregrine Falcon

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Peregrine falcons.
Graphic
Curated OER

Peregrine Falcon, Adult

For Students 9th - 10th
The name "peregrine" means wanders and this detailed site contains many facts about this falcon. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. Sounds of this species can...
Graphic
Curated OER

Peregrine Falcon

For Students 9th - 10th
The name "peregrine" means wanders and this detailed site contains many facts about this falcon. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. Sounds of this species can...
Graphic
Curated OER

Peregrine Falcon Juvenile

For Students 9th - 10th
The name "peregrine" means wanders and this detailed site contains many facts about this falcon. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. Sounds of this species can...
Graphic
Curated OER

Peregrine Falcon

For Students 9th - 10th
The name "peregrine" means wanders and this detailed site contains many facts about this falcon. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. Sounds of this species can...